The Warner sun. (Warner, Brown Co., Dakota [S.D.]) 1885-1???, 1887-05-27

sde the arc of light made by the wan
ing camp-tires.
While thus engaged, he noted that
no sentinel had been posted, the saw
ages undoubtedly feeling secure in
their retreat; yet, look as closely as he
would, he could see naught OF the OBJ
iect of his search, the beautiful maiden,
Neleta Ration.
There stood in the center Of the camp
4 number of hastily constructed wig
vans, and he finally came to the con-
clusion that she must be the occupant
of one of them; but which one he
could only surmiSC Resolved to To-
cate her exact position and warn her
to bo in readiness. he picked his way
through the Sleepmg-camp, keeping as
much in the shadow as possible. ever
on the alert with his hand on 5 weap-
Ons, ready in case Of discovery, to deal
forth death to his dusky asSailantS.
From one wigwam to another he
. quickly passed. Not 4 twig cracked
beneath his wcIl-trained feet so
adroitly did he glide. Carefully he
! picked his way to the one remaining
and cautiously peered within. There
on the bare ground, bound hand and
foot, lay the object of his search.
Near by Law the old hag who had been
set as watch over her, but who, becOm-
ing sgusted with her vigil, had Sc
curelv bound her captive to prevent
her escape, and was now wrapt i'll
slumber.
The old scout made known to Neleta
his presence, and, bidding her to re-
main as she was for n short time, set
out on his return. He would have tax
en- her with him had he been positive
of being able tOreturn unmOlested, but,
though he could creep in and out alone
without disturbing the sleeping-camp,
he doubted his ability to safely remove
the captive maiden without an mad
yertent step producing an uproar, and
resulting in discovery
He had planed, when all was arrang-
ed for her release, to have the Captain
ready with the animals for an hasty
flight, while Dick held himself in read
mess. that, in case of discovery, he
could conduct Neleta to her waiting
father, thus leaving him free to draw
the fire of the savageS, and lead them
from their trail in pursuit of himself.
1t was dangerous undertaking. but
jnst suited the adventurous spirit of the
old scout. Moreover, he was willing
to brave any danger, and even sacratice
his life if need be, and by so doing
could effect the rescue of the winsOme
maiden, who from her childhood had
ever been his favorite.
On reaching his companions, arrange
ments were perfected in accordance
with his plans, and while he, accom-
panied bv Dick, set out on his dan ger
Gus mission, Capt. Ration retraced his
steps to where the horses were conceal
ed to await the denouement.
Now, Dick" said the old scout, as
they crept noiselessly forward, ''if we
are discovered, and think that it is
very likely we will be, l will contrive
to mislead the redskins. while you con-
duct the girl as quickly as possible to
her father. and set out immediately for
the nearest settlement; and when
have succeeded in eluding my persuers
l will seek the spot where my horse is
concealed and follow on your trail"
But uncle. would it not be well for
me to return that l may render you
some assistance" replied Dick.
No, / would rather you would re-
main with the Captain and his daugh-
ter till they have safely reached the
settlement" .
Dick thereupon readily assented to
the plans proposed. and by this time
they had arrived at the edge of the
sleeping camp.
4 With word of caution to Dick the
scout, revolver in hand, creeps once
more among the sleeping braves. The
fires have entirely died out leaving
the camp veiled in the most intense
gloom. Carefully he picks his way.
the dense darkness making it difficult
to proceed without stumbling over some
one of the sleeping savages. He stops
to listen, but hears nothing, save the
low breathing of the dusky sleepers,
who rest on undisturbed. One moment
more and the wigwam is reached in
which lies Neleta, anxiously awaiting
, his coming.
Stealthily he creeps within, and cut
ting the thongs that bind her, takes her
by the hand and leads her forth into
1.-THE dreary night. Slowly and care
: fuily they move, now here, now there,
now stepping over the PROSTATE sleep
ers, or passing noiselessly around them.
But few yards intervene between
them and safety; and they are about to
congratulate themselves upon their
remarkable escape, when, in the i'm.
penetrable darkness which surrounds
them, Neleta trips against sleeping
redskin, who, rudely awakened from
his pleasant dreams, with startled
| veil bounds to bis feet.
The old scout realizes his danger,
and striking the savage a blow which
levels him to the earth, he raises Nelets